As of April 2026, rental prices in Kensington, CA range from $1,999 to $5,416 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change is a -14.85% decline for 3BR apartments in Kensington, CA.
For 2BR units, condos/townhomes have a higher median rent at $2,751 compared to apartments at $2,510.
What is the current rent range in Kensington, CA for April 2026?
Rents in Kensington, CA for April 2026 range from $1,999 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,416 for a 4BR apartment.
How does the rent for apartments compare to condos for the same bedroom count in Kensington, CA?
For 1BR units, condos/townhomes are $2,084 while apartments are $1,999, and for 2BR units, condos/townhomes are $2,751 versus $2,510 for apartments, so condos/townhomes have higher median rents in both cases.
Are overall rents rising or falling across different property types and bedroom counts in Kensington, CA as of April 2026?
Rents are increasing in segments such as apartment 4BR (+4.90% YoY) and single-family 2BR (+3.07% YoY), while they are decreasing in segments like apartment 3BR (-14.85% YoY) and single-family 1BR (-5.03% YoY).
Which property type and bedroom count in Kensington, CA had the biggest annual rent increase, and is growth concentrated or broad for that type?
The largest annual rent increase is for apartment 4BR, which grew 4.90% YoY to $5,416, but this growth is concentrated in that bedroom count since other apartment types show lower or negative changes.
Kensington, CA
April 2026
92116
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,899 – $2,099
0.12%
0.48%
2-Bedroom
$2,372 – $2,648
0.50%
-1.48%
3-Bedroom
$3,123 – $3,487
-0.73%
-14.85%
4-Bedroom
$5,362 – $5,643
0.52%
4.90%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,032 – $2,136
-2.89%
-0.74%
2-Bedroom
$2,669 – $2,834
-0.71%
2.25%
3-Bedroom
$3,560 – $3,895
0.71%
-7.25%
4-Bedroom
$5,319 – $5,620
0.20%
4.29%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,141 – $2,283
-0.43%
-5.03%
2-Bedroom
$3,002 – $3,331
-0.29%
3.07%
3-Bedroom
$4,159 – $4,461
-0.62%
-0.74%
4-Bedroom
$5,010 – $5,413
3.34%
4.17%
Data updated: May 18, 2026
In the Kensington (92116) rental market, 2-bedroom condos climbed to $2,771, marking a 4.99% increase month-over-month. This segment experienced the largest monthly rise among all tracked property types in March 2026, signaling heightened demand for mid-sized condo rentals in Kensington (92116).
Rents for 3-bedroom single-family homes in Kensington (92116) declined sharply by 8.24% compared to the prior month, settling at $4,246. This decrease is the most substantial among all segments, highlighting pronounced downward movement for larger single-family residences in this submarket.
The premium for large apartment units is evident as Kensington (92116) rental trends indicate 4-bedroom apartments command the highest median rent of $5,388. This exceeds 4-bedroom single-family homes by $361 and 4-bedroom condos by $6, underscoring the value placed on spacious apartment offerings.
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